Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colvillensis
ID:
841729

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lepage) Barkworth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 71: 623 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841064

Common Names

  • Elyleymus colvillensis
  • Colville's Elyleymus
  • Colvillensis Elyleymus

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Description

Elyleymus colvillensis (also called Colville's wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western North America. It grows in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush steppe and mountain meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Elyleymus colvillensis is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elyleymus colvillensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet with awns. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with awns. The seedlings are thin and slender with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elyleymus colvillensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Elyleymus colvillensis

Elyleymus colvillensis is native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America, including in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California.

Elyleymus colvillensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elyleymus colvillensis?

Elyleymus colvillensis

What is the growth habit of Elyleymus colvillensis?

Elyleymus colvillensis is an annual grass with erect stems that can reach up to 1 m in height.

What is the native range of Elyleymus colvillensis?

Elyleymus colvillensis is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Ernest Lepage (1905-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lepage' in the authors string.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288400-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].